For the first time in two years, forecasters have issued their most dire warning for the risk of catastrophic tornadoes. The target: parts of the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma.
A total of 14 tornadoes were confirmed in central Oklahoma and western Texas, carrying warnings of"considerable" damage to homes, businesses and vehicles and the possibility of"complete destruction."At least two of them were"large and extremely dangerous," according to the National Weather Service: one in Greer County, Oklahoma, and another in Dickens County, Texas. A tornado, left, and a funnel cloud take shape near Crescent, Oklahoma.
— NWS SPC May 20, 2019 Threats to watch for overnightIn Texas, a tornado warning remained in effect Monday night for counties including northwestern Nolan, southwestern Fisher and northeastern Mitchell County.The advisories warned of"flying debris" and the likelihood of damage to roofs, windows and vehicles. The NWS Storm Prediction Center also issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of south-central Missouri.
The difference between a tornado watch and warning 00:59She described the threat on the anniversary of the 2013 storm as"anxiety inducing." Just talking about it nearly brings her to tears. She spent Sunday stocking up on storm shelter supplies, including boots and gloves in case they have to dig neighbors out of their homes, she said. It was one of the lessons she learned from the last tornado."You can feel it in the air.
— NWS Norman May 20, 2019 52 tornadoes in 3 daysDamage from a confirmed tornado Saturday that struck east of Geronimo, Oklahoma.States such as Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas are still reeling from weekend tornadoes and storms. In the past three days, 52 tornadoes were reported across seven states. In Ville Platte, Louisiana, a possible tornado damaged more than 50 homes and businesses, CNN affiliate WBRZ reported.
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